Cristiano Ronaldo is silent about the US sponsored genocide in Palestine despite outsized influence on opinion. Reports that indicate that he is a firm or past advocate for Palestine are fabricated by his fans. Indeed, he has been to Israel and is the face of many of their brands
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.
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There is a narrative circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo is a vocal advocate for Palestine, but it appears to be largely fabricated by devoted fans seeking to portray him as a benevolent figure. There is no evidence of his support for Palestine. No donations, gestures, or expressions of solidarity have been documented, particularly during critical periods of conflict such as the ongoing genocide on Gaza.
Contrary to claims of his pro-Palestinian stance, credible sources have debunked any assertions that Ronaldo actively supports the Palestinian cause. Furthermore, his involvement as the face of Israel's Magen David Adom organisation and Abbott Israel, both of which encourage blood donations in Israel, suggests a different alignment. Ronaldo's multiple visits to Israel, along with his endorsement of various Israeli brands, underscore a connection with the country that contrasts with the purported narrative of his unwavering support for Palestine. Moreover, his gifting of his personal jersey to the Israeli foreign minister as recently as 2019 is often ignored and hidden by his fans.
During a widely criticised boxing event hosted by Saudi Arabia at the starts of Israel's genocide on Gaza in October of 2023, Ronaldo's attendance without apparent concern during sensitive periods of the Gaza conflict adds complexity to the discussion.
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